Description:
A mechanical model of the plane solar system used to demonstrate the motion of the earth & planets around the sun.
Simulation:
Equipment:
- Orrery (one of three)
Location: H132-B1
Setup Procedure
- Set out the Orerry in the classroom on the main desk for the professor. If necessary, aim a room camera or document camera onto it.
Demo Procedure
- Explain what the device is to the class, and show how operating the orrery results in the planet movement around the sun.
- Be very gentle with the orrery; they are fragile!
